Add this to the list of things my kid was listening to that I thought I was the only one listening to. I was listening … My Eight Year Old Figured It OutRead more
Theology and Practice
Posted inTheology and Practice
Still Christmas
As Americans, we do it wrong. We celebrate Christmas for so long before Christmas that when the day comes we are done. The tree must … Still ChristmasRead more
Posted inCreative Writing / Theology and Practice
Bethlehem: A Poem
A bun in the oven they snicker of Mary From Nazareth to Bethlehem; no time to tarry A census is called from Caesar of Rome … Bethlehem: A PoemRead more
Posted inMarriage and Family / Theology and Practice
Pregnant Mary
Every year right before Christmas, I seem to go searching for a picture of a pregnant Mary for one purpose or another (bulletin, blog post, … Pregnant MaryRead more
Posted inNews Clippings / Theology and Practice
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
The internet is all on fire based on the fact that “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” will likely be debated this weekend in Washington this week. … Don’t Ask, Don’t TellRead more
Posted inNews Clippings / Politics / Theology and Practice
Another Tragedy of Westboro Baptist
Below you find part of the press release issued by Westboro Baptist Church in anticipation of their protest at the funeral of Elizabeth Edwards.   Yes, … Another Tragedy of Westboro BaptistRead more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Red with lace, in the closet with others, popeye.
Bra colors. Purse Placement. Cartoon characters. Will it ever end? Only my generation and the ones that followed it could actually think such acts are … Red with lace, in the closet with others, popeye.Read more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Staying in Touch with Exes on Facebook
Is it a good idea? Or does it just leave all too much room for trouble? Should we still be in touch with those who … Staying in Touch with Exes on FacebookRead more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Fountain Stewardship vs. Cistern Stewardship
Jeremiah 2:12-13 Be appalled, O heavens, at this; be shocked, be utterly desolate, declares the LORD, for my people have committed two evils: they have … Fountain Stewardship vs. Cistern StewardshipRead more
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Worth-ship
I recently was with a pastor who said he liked to call church worth-ship. At first, I was interested. I am always up for a … Worth-shipRead more